There needs to be a reasonable statute of limitations. I’m sure that it’s very difficult for a child to come forward so I understand the statute being long.
Perhaps five years after the alleged victim reaches the age of majority.
Pennsylvania has overreacted to this far more than any other state.
All persons who work at any level with children, paid or volunteer must have a state clearance. The background checks cost 20-30 times what they cost for other states.
I don’t live in PA, but I’ve been background checked and received youth protection training numerous times and I fully support it.
Absolutely, but I’d go a little longer in the case of sexual assault of a minor. Perhaps 10 years past the age of majority. This would be 28 for most victims, long enough into adulthood to allow for required maturity in decision making, and still much shorter than is currently allowed in PA, (50 yoa).